Viewed in Russell Reynolds For years, the COO role came and went. In some organizations, it disappeared. In others, it felt optional. That cycle is now reversing. In 2025, COO appointments reached a seven-year high across listed companies globally, with 146 new COOs, up from 130 the year before. At the same time, departures fell… More
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Viewed in Heidrick & Struggles At the very top of the org chart sits a small, steady group. The people who hire, challenge, and replace CEOs. The “boss’ bosses.” Their profile is more consistent than it looks and quietly evolving. Experience remains the price of entry Boards still value experience above all else. Nearly three-quarters… More
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Viewed in BCG A recent survey from Boston Consulting Group offers a useful snapshot of how AI is evolving at the top of the org charts and how leadership posture is starting to diverge. Signals shaping the market AI investment is becoming structural Spending is set to double, and ~94% of companies plan to continue… More
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